Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour

Ninety-three artists open their studio doors for two days, September 26-27 for the Whidbey Island Open Studio tour. Now in its 13th year, the self-guided tour is a bit like an "art safari.? See dangerously creative artists in their natural studio habitats and buy art directly from therm. Choose from painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, glassblowers, woodworkers, jewelers, fabric artists, and more. The $10 ticket includes a map to studios and 2010 wall calendar featuring participating artists- work. Proceeds support scholarships and grants offered through the Whidbey Islands Art Council. Buy online at www.whidbeyopenstudiotour.org or 23 outlets on Whidbey Island or call the Pacific Northwest Art School at (360) 678-3396.